Footing tile for transverse flow of seepage

ABSTRACT

A transverse tile, preferably of molded material, to be embedded transversely in the concrete of a foundation footing to convey seepage water from an exterior drain tile to an inner drain tile. A means is included to subsequently provide a drain opening in the panel of the transverse tile after the mason work has been done, for the purpose of allowing seepage to flow into the tile.

United States Patent Nelson 51 June 13, 1972 [54] F OOTING TILE FORTRANSVERSE FLOW OF SEEPAGE [72] Inventor: Melvin J. Nelson, 1608Machinac Avenue,

So. Milwaukee, Wis. 53172 [22] Filed: March 16, 1970 [21] Appl. No.:19,907

[52] US. Cl ..52/169, 52/302 ..E02d 31/02 ..52/505, 310, 302, 303, 169,52/220, 221, 98, 99, 100; 138/111, 178, DIG. 8;

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,037,326 6/1962 Holloway..52/687 1,095,734 5/1914 Knapen ..52/310 1,734,777 11/1929 Pike..52/302 1,772,518 8/1930 Pardini 3,045,707 7/1962 Loper 138/1 11FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 21,722 10/ 1908 Great Britain ..52/198Primary Examiner-Henry C. Sutherland Assistant ExaminerRoben A. SchwartzAtt0rneyAxel H. Johnson [5 7] ABSTRACT A transverse tile, preferably ofmolded material, to be embedded transversely in the concrete of afoundation footing to convey seepage water from an exterior drain tileto an inner drain tile. A means is included to subsequently provide adrain opening in the panel of the transverse tile after the mason workhas been done, for the purpose of allowing seepage to flow into thetile.

2 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures ri 34 y y PATENTEDJUH 13 I972 SHEET 2 BF 2INVENTOE MEL v// J. NELSON FOOTING TILE FOR TRANSVERSE FLOW OF SEEPAGEBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION as follows:

Suskind 2,703,002 Marchi 2,948,993 Smith 3,017,722 Holloway 3,037,326

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This transverse tile is preferably of a moldedmaterial, and of the shape shown, and serves to convey seepagetransversely from an exterior drain tile to an interior drain tile. Thetile of this invention is embedded transversely in the upper surface ofthe footing as the latter is being poured. The exterior drain tile hasan opening made therein to coincide with the opening made in thetransverse tile. The inner tile is placed at the inner opening of thetransverse tile and is also provided with an opening to receive seepageflowing therefrom. An object of this invention is to provide atransverse tile of molded material and prefabricated ready for use.

Another object is to provide a tile having a knockout means to providean opening for the entrance of seepage.

Further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparentfrom a consideration of the following detailed description taken inconnection with the accompanying drawings wherein an embodiment of theinvention is shown. It is, however, to be understood that the inventionis not limited to the details disclosed, but includes all suchvariations as fall within the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a footing and foundation with parts broken awayto show the tile of this invention, embedded in the footing.

FIG. 2 is a section taken at 2-2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a section taken at 3-3 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the tile of this invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the tile of this invention.

FIG. 5 is a section taken at 5-5 of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a section taken at 6-6 of FIG. 5.

The preferred form of this transverse tile is indicated by referencenumeral 10, and comprises a shell of suitable molded material anddefines a trough. It is preferably of the shape shown, havingupwardly-diverging side panels 12 and 14, extending from adownwardly-sloping apex 16. The planes of panels 12 and 14 are continueddownwardly to define extensions such as portions 18 and 20. The purposeof portions 18 and 20 is to provide means to anchor the tile againstupward pressure of the concrete until the latter has hardened. Panels 12and 14 terminate in an integral top panel 22. An end wall 24 closes theouter end of the passageway of the tile 10, while the inner end 26remains open. A circular knockout" portion 28 is defined by means of agroove in the top panel 22 to be subsequently broken out after masonwork has been completed, thus providing an opening 30, and inpreparation for placing the exterior drain tile 32.

When the tile 10 of this invention is to be placed in the footing, it ispositioned transversely between the shoring planks, usually at 8 footintervals, and with the top panel 22 in the plane of the upper edges ofthe planks. The tile then becomes anchored in the poured concrete of thefooting 34; the extensions l8 and 20 being enga ed by the concrete, andthus preventing the tile 10 rom oating during the setting of theconcrete 34. The block wall 36 can then be erected in the usual manner.

When drain tile 32 is to be laid, knockout" 28 is removed, thusproviding the opening 30. Tile 32 is provided with correspondingopenings such as 38 which are aligned with the openings 30. Stone 40 isusually placed about tile 32 to assist in seepage reaching the tile.

An inner tile 42 is placed along the inner wall of footing 34, andadjacent the end 26 of tile 10. An opening 44 is provided in tile 42 ateach tile end 26 to receive seepage flowing from the tile 10, and tothen convey the seepage to a sump. The floor 46 can then be poured inthe customary manner.

The standard length of tile 10 is 24 inches. However, if the footing isless than 24 inches in width, the tile 10 can be conveniently cut to thedesired length with a saw.

The above being a complete description of an illustrative embodiment ofthe invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured byLetters Patent of the United States is:

1. In a building a foundation structure comprising a footing and a wallsupported thereon, a subterranean run of drain tiles disposed exteriorlyof the wall and resting on the upper surface of said footing, an openingin the periphery of the tile adjacent said upper surface, a second runof drain tiles disposed inwardly of the wall and positioned adjacent theinner edge of the footing below said upper surface, an opening in thesecond run of tiles adjacent the edge of said footing, a transverse tileembedded in said footing and extending thereacross, said transverse tilecomprising a passageway defined by planar side panels diverging upwardlyfrom an apex and terminating in an integral top panel coplanar with saidfooting upper surface, said passageway having an outer end whichterminates in a wall closing said passageway at said outer end and aninner end which opens into communication with the opening in said secondrun of drain tiles, said apex extending downwardly relative to said toppanel from said outer to said inner end, said top panel having a drainopening in the surface thereof near said outer end and communicatingwith the opening in the outer run of drain tiles, whereby moistureaccumulating in the first mentioned run of drain tiles is conductedthrough said transverse tile into said second run of drain tiles.

2. A foundation as in claim 1 wherein said transverse tile furtherincludes a plurality of projecting portions which extend divergentlyfrom and below saidapex, each of said projecting portions being coplanarwith one of said planar side walls and imbedded in said footing.

1. In a building a foundation structure comprising a footing and a wallsupported thereon, a subterranean run of drain tiles disposed exteriorlyof the wall and resting on the upper surface of said footing, an openingin the periphery of the tile adjacent said upper surface, a second runof drain tiles disposed inwardly of the wall and positioned adjacent theinner edge of the footing below said upper surface, an opening in thesecond run of tiles adjacent the edge of said footing, a transverse tileembedded in said footing and extending thereacross, said transverse tilecomprising a passageway defined by planar side panels diverging upwardlyfrom an apex and terminating in an integral top panel coplanar with saidfooting upper surface, said passageway having an outer end whichterminates in a wall closing said passageway at said outer end and aninner end which opens into communication with the opening in said secondrun of drain tiles, said apex extending downwardly relative to said toppanel from said outer to said inner end, said top panel having a drainopening in the surface thereof near said outer end and communicatingwith the opening in the outer run of drain tiles, whereby moistureaccumulating in the first mentioned run of drain tiles is conductedthrough said transverse tile into said second run of drain tiles.
 2. Afoundation as in claim 1 wherein said transverse tile further includes aplurality of projecting portions which extend divergently from and belowsaid apex, each of said projecting portions being coplanar with one ofsaid planar side walls and imbedded in said footing.